ADMISSIONS

ENROLLMENT

CLASS SIZE:
Class sizes are limited to 20 students.

TIME OF ENROLLMENT:
An applicant may register for enrollment Tuesday through Friday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES:
All students must apply and receive a student Barber License through the State of Michigan in order to enroll in college. The application is available online with the State of Michigan LARA Barbers. https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-89334_72600_72602_72731_72861---,00.html Prospective students must submit a non-refundable application fee of $80.00. A high school diploma or GED Certificate will be accepted as proof of education. Must provide valid state issued identification. Upon being licensed, a student may render barber services to the public, but only under the supervision of a licensed instructor. A student shall not receive compensation for performing barber services. A student license is valid for two (2) years, and may be renewed for one (1) additional year. or can be printed online. (Note box below)

Prospective students must submit a non-refundable application fee of $80.00. A high school diploma or GED Certificate will be accepted as proof of education. Must provide valid state issued identification.
(If a student has been convicted of a felony, the State of Michigan may or may not issue a student Barber License.) In case of cancellation on or before the beginning date, the registration fee will be retained by Metro Detroit Barber College, for processing fees. Upon being licensed, a student may render barber services to the public, but only under the supervision of a licensed instructor. A student shall not receive compensation for performing barber services. A student license is valid for two (2) years, and may be renewed for one (1) additional year.

RE-ADMISSION POLICY:
A student is allowed (1) re-admission and may not re-enter after another withdrawal or termination unless mitigation circumstances are determined on a case by case basis. To be eligible for re-admission after termination or voluntary/involuntary withdrawal a student must wait a minimum of ninety (90) days before requesting re-admission unless mitigating circumstances. All regular admission procedures will apply.
Once accepted for re-entry the student will be credited for hours previously earned and will be charged the current rate for tuition on any hours remaining to be completed. Re-enrolling students must purchase book(s), uniform(s) and equipment that are missing from the student kit or not in professional working order.

TRANSFER POLICY:
Metro Detroit Barber College makes no guarantee that credits or hours of training or education received at another barber school will be applied to The Barbering Program requirements for graduation. Credits and hours are examined on a case by case basis. Eligible hours must be accepted, received, and verified by the Michigan State Board of Barber Examiners. Veterans must provide the school with official copies of all transcripts of all previous training.

REQUIRED LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE FOR GRADUATION FROM METRO DETROIT BARBER COLLEGE:
Students must satisfactorily complete 1800 clock hours, minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 with a minimum GPA of 1.0 in each subject, submit a resume, participate in a scheduled mock practical and theory state board, turn in a complete chemical sheet, (mock chemical requirements) complete theory work, completed state board review book, complete time cards with signatures, submitted instructor and college evaluations, minimum of 12 sets of monthly grades, and accounts must be paid in full prior to graduation. Diplomas are issued at graduation. The student is then eligible to take the Barber examination conducted by the State Board of Barber Examiners. The exam is administered by the State of Michigan and payable by cash or money order. This examination is two examinations, theory and practical. The theory examination covers the subjects studied in Theory and it may pertain to any subject found in the curriculum and the State Barber Laws and Regulations. The theory testing sites include Southfield, Grand Rapids and Marquette, Michigan. The practical examination pertains to the practical work of barbering such as: haircutting, shaving, shampooing, perms, relaxing, tinting, styling and facials on one model furnished by the examinee. The practical examination site is Southfield, Michigan.

COSTS

COST OF ATTENDANCE

BUDGET FOR 2020 -2021

COURSE COST

Student License Fee Non-Refundable $80.00.  (See Requirements to Become a Barber in Michigan)
 

BARBER TRAINING SCHEDULE

& PAYMENT PLAN:
Total Cost: $14,100.00 Total Hours: 1800 Hours

Requirements:

1. High School Diploma or GED

2. $80.00 Money Order payable to the State of Michigan (517) 373-8068

3. Valid state issued identification

7 Hour Barber Training Schedule (51.5 weeks)
8:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.-7 Hours
1:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M.-7 Hours 10.5 months $3,000.00 down $1,120.00/month

6 Hour Barber Training Schedule (60 weeks)
8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. - 6 Hours
2:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. - 6 Hours
12 1/2 months $2,500.00 down $966.00/ month

5 Hour Barber Training Schedule (72 Weeks)
8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. - 5 Hours
3:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. - 5 Hours
15 months $2000.00 down $806.00/month

The student (or his/her guardian) agrees to pay the Metro Detroit Barber College (monthly) in the form of cash, check, money order. Tuition payments are due the 1st of every month. The balance must be paid off by 1700 clock hours. Late payments will access a late fee of $30.00. If tuition payments should fall behind 30 days, the student will be placed on financial probation. If payments are not brought current by the 45th day the student will be terminated from the program.

EXTRA INSTRUCTIONAL CHARGES
The school will charge additional tuition for hours remaining after the contract ending date at the rate of $10.00 per hour, or any part thereof, payable in advance until graduation. The contract end date is calculated based on a 100% attendance rate, plus all holidays and school closures as well as 10 additional school days to allow for absences.

CALENDAR:
New classes start the second Tuesday of the following months: JANUARY, APRIL, JULY, and OCTOBER.

Classes are from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Tuesday through Saturday; except the following holidays:

NEW YEARS LABOR DAY
MEMORIAL DAY
JUNETEENTH
INDEPENDENCE DAY
LABOR DAY
THANKSGIVING DAY
CHRISTMAS DAY

ADVISING:
Metro Detroit Barber College does not provide housing, transportation or childcare for students. Metro Detroit Barber College provides academic advising to all students to aid with satisfactory progress throughout the program. Attention is given to those students that need additional assistance. Academic advising is available to each student to help improve or maintain satisfactory progress. Advising is also available to assist students in other school related areas, such as monitoring and supervising attendance. A student may schedule an advising session with the appropriate school official during regular business hours or as the staff's schedule permits.